India and the European Union concluded a landmark FTA in January 2026 after nearly two decades of negotiations, with both sides describing it as the ‘mother of all deals’. The agreement covers goods, ...

Ashwin Dhanabalan is a Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Doctoral Scholar at Christ University, Bengaluru, India. His doctoral research centres on the negotiation of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, ...

Vietnam’s cyber cooperation with Russian firms reflects a broader regional trend of diversifying technological partnerships ...

Benjamin Mason is an early career international affairs professional and alumnus of the University of Melbourne. His interests include the post-Soviet space, cyber and technology, Southeast Asia and ...

Japan’s experience since the 2010 rare earth shock shows both the possibilities and limits of securing critical mineral supply chains in an era of intensifying resource geopolitics.

Kunihiko Shinoda is Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan. He is also Senior Fellow at the Nakasone Peace Institute. Shinoda has held several senior positions ...

The stability of South and Southeast Asia's food supply may depend as much on global exporters' balance sheets as on their harvests.

The idea of critical minerals buyers’ clubs has gained prominence in international policy debates. Faced with growing supply ...

As everyday encounters reshape Japanese perceptions of China, Japan’s China debate is becoming closely tied to domestic discussions on migration and diversity.

Shigeto Sonoda is Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies at the University of Tokyo. Professor Sonoda has taken initiatives in conducting research, including the AsiaBarometer 2003-2008, the Asia ...

Even before a final ruling, The Gambia’s case against Myanmar has already reshaped ICJ jurisprudence, influencing other ...

The BNP’s victory reflects voters' desire for stability after political upheaval, but whether they can deliver on their ...